Unlike the previous Game Boy title, sub-weapons in the form of holy water and axes (or the cross in the Japanese version) are available in the game. There are four initial levels, each taking place in a separate castle with a unique theme such as air, plant, earth, and crystal, and can be completed in any order, similar to Mega Man.[3][5] There are large trap rooms in the levels.[3] The game utilizes a password system.[4]
Development[edit]
The North American version of the game changes one of the sub-weapons, replacing the cross with an axe.[5] The cross had a long-range horizontal trajectory similar to the fireball whip, while the axe can go in an upward arc motion that can go through walls and barriers. The Konami GB Collection, released in Japan and Europe only, restores the original cross.
The packaging artwork for the North American and European versions was created by Tom Dubois, who designed the packaging for many other Konami titles outside Japan.[6]
The game has seen a re-release for the Castlevania Anniversary Collection in 2019.[7]
